Chapter 187 Boys and Girls
Chapter 187 Boys and Girls
"Zhang Chulan, are you sure this is okay?" Zhuge Qing asked in a low voice with a hint of doubt on his face.
Zhang Chulan's lips curled up into a sly smile. He patted Zhuge Qing on the shoulder and said confidently, "Don't worry, our plan is flawless. We will definitely make Xiao Hong suffer a great loss."
Taoist Priest Li listened from the side, with a barely perceptible smile on his face.
He shook his head, thinking that these young people were getting better and better at playing games, but their cunning also made him feel a little funny.
At this moment, Li Qiankun, Wang Ye, Zhang Lingyu, Lu Linglong and others walked out of the house.
They saw Zhuge Qing lying on the ground with a puzzled look on his face, and immediately surrounded him.
"Xiaohong, what are you doing?" Li Qiankun frowned and looked at everything happening in front of him in confusion.
Xiaohong was standing next to Zhuge Qing at this moment, her face filled with shock and confusion. She stammered, "I...I...I don't know what happened. He suddenly fell to the ground."
Zhuge Qing took the opportunity to get up from the ground. He rubbed his butt, pretending to be in pain, and complained loudly: "Oh, it hurts! Xiaohong, you are too harsh! I am afraid my butt is going to be broken!"
Xiaohong was stunned by Zhuge Qing's "acting skills". Her eyes widened and she retorted loudly: "You...you are talking nonsense! It was obviously you who bumped into me! How could I possibly do that to you!"
Zhang Chulan and the others saw this, and a sly glint flashed in their eyes. They took the opportunity to surround Xiaohong and beat her up. Xiaohong was beaten black and blue, and she struggled angrily, but to no avail.
"Why are you hitting me! I didn't do anything wrong!" Xiaohong cried, but her voice was quickly drowned out by the ridicule of Zhang Chulan and others.
At this moment, Taoist Priest Li finally couldn't help but step forward. He strode over and shouted in a loud voice, "Alright, alright! Stop fighting!"
Zhang Chulan and the others stopped and looked at Master Li with awkward smiles on their faces. Zhang Chulan asked tentatively, "Master Li, why are you here?"
Taoist Li looked at Zhang Chulan, shook his head helplessly and smiled bitterly.
He walked up to Xiaohong, patted her shoulder gently, and said earnestly: "You have to remember that in this world, there are some things that cannot be seen clearly with your eyes. You have to learn to feel with your heart to truly understand the truth of things."
Xiaohong's face was full of resentment and anger. She stared at Zhang Chulan and others with gritted teeth, her eyes full of hatred.
Taoist Priest Li turned to look at Zhang Chulan and others, his eyes became stern.
He said, "You young people are becoming more and more outrageous. You should be honest and upright in your actions, and stop trying to be clever. You should know that the most important things in life are morality and self-cultivation."
Zhang Chulan whistled nonchalantly. Ma Xianhong had been a villain who had nearly killed them. This little fight was completely too gentle on her.
At this moment, the sound of piano and singing came from afar. The piano sound was so melodious that it seemed to penetrate one's soul; the singing was so clear and pleasant that it was like the sound of nature.
Upon hearing this, Taoist Priest Li smiled with satisfaction. He said, "Listen to the music and singing. How wonderful!"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Chulan and others raised their heads and looked in the direction where the piano sound came from.
I saw a gorgeous ship slowly approaching, and on the bow stood a beautiful woman - Qu Yin.
She caressed the strings with both hands, playing with complete concentration, her ambidextrous abilities on full display, each note imbued with power and emotion.
The queen stood beside Quyin, listening to the beautiful music and singing. A look of admiration appeared on her face. She exclaimed: "Quyin, your piano skills are becoming more and more exquisite. The music and singing are really intoxicating!"
Qu Yin smiled slightly and said modestly, "Your Majesty, I am too kind. I just played to the best of my ability."
The Queen was delighted to hear this. She said, "Great! Then let's speed up and reach the Heavenly Pavilion as soon as possible!"
At the Queen's command, the ship's speed increased. The sea breeze whistled, bringing with it bursts of salty, damp air. Zhang Chulan and the others stood at the bow, feeling the collision of speed and passion.
As night fell, the wind and waves on the sea grew stronger and stronger.
Huge waves rolled in, as if to swallow everything, and huge marine creatures emerged from the water from time to time, making deafening roars.
The sound was as deafening as thunder and made people terrified.
Zhang Chulan and the others clung to the side of the boat tightly, their faces filled with terror. They had never seen such a terrifying sea, and they had no idea what would happen next.
The night was deep and heavy, as if a huge black cloth covered the entire sky.
The sea breeze howled, carrying a salty and humid breath, violently hitting the boat, making bursts of roars.
The waves rolled and the ship swayed with them, like a small boat struggling in the strong wind and huge waves.
Zhang Chulan stood at the bow, looking anxiously into the distance, his brow furrowed, and a hint of impatience in his voice: "Do we really have to keep waiting here? It's been so long, and there's no movement at all."
His tone revealed his dissatisfaction and helplessness with waiting, and his hands unconsciously gripped the side of the boat, as if trying to calm his inner restlessness.
The sea breeze in the night was even stronger, making his hair messy and his clothes flutter.
He looked around, only to see pitch black, with no other sounds except the sound of waves and the occasional cry of seagulls. This endless wait made him feel extremely depressed and anxious.
Just then, Zhuge Qing walked to his side.
He closed his eyes and concentrated, as if communicating with the spiritual energy of the surrounding heaven and earth.
His hands moved gently, as if sensing something. In the night, his figure seemed particularly mysterious, like an immortal who transcended the mundane world.
"Chu Lan, be patient." Zhuge Qing spoke slowly, his voice calm and steady, "The feng shui pattern here is a bit unusual. There seems to be some mystery hidden between the changes of the stars." There was a hint of mystery in his words, which made Zhang Chulan curious.
Zhang Chulan was puzzled when he heard this. "Unusual? How come I didn't see that?" He looked around. The sea was as calm as a mirror. Aside from the sound of waves crashing against the boat, there was nothing unusual. He looked at Zhuge Qing with some confusion, trying to find the answer in his expression.
Zhuge Qing smiled faintly, but didn't directly answer his question. Instead, he closed his eyes and continued to concentrate on sensing his surroundings. His eyes gleamed with wisdom, as if he could see through all the mysteries of heaven and earth.
Looking at Zhuge Qing's serious expression, Zhang Chulan couldn't help but teasing: "Brother Zhuge, did you sense it wrongly? Everything seems normal here, there is nothing unusual." There was a hint of joking in his tone, trying to break the dull atmosphere.
However, Zhuge Qing ignored his teasing and suddenly opened his eyes.
His expression changed, and a trace of solemnity flashed in his eyes: "No, we may have entered a special sea area." His voice was low and powerful, making everyone present feel a little nervous.
Zhang Chulan's heart skipped a beat when he heard this. He looked at Zhuge Qing's solemn expression and felt a sense of foreboding.
He looked around and saw that the sea was still as calm as a mirror in the night, without any abnormality. He couldn't help but wonder: "Brother Zhuge, are you too nervous? It looks really normal here."
At this moment, Wang Ye, Taoist Li, Zhang Lingyu and others also walked out of the cabin.
Their faces were filled with solemnity, as if they had sensed something unusual about this sea area. Their eyes were fixed on the sea, as if they were searching for something.
Xiaohong, Quyin and others also joined them.
There was an anticipation on their faces, as if the secret they had been looking for was hidden in this sea.
Their eyes sparkled in the night, as if they could penetrate the darkness and see the truth hidden within.
Zhang Chulan looked at everyone's expressions and felt awkward. He realized he seemed to be the only one who didn't notice anything unusual.
He scratched his head and said bewilderedly, "What's going on? Why do you all look like that? Did you discover something?"
However, the crowd did not answer his question, but continued to observe the sea in silence, their eyes filled with vigilance and anticipation, as if they were ready to deal with any possible danger at any time.
Zhang Chulan felt even more confused. He didn't know what important information he had missed, nor did he know what secrets this sea area was hiding. He looked at the solemn expressions of the crowd, and a feeling of unease welled up in his heart.
At this moment, Li Qiankun came in front of everyone.
He walked in front of the crowd and looked calmly at the sea.
Suddenly, Li Qiankun frowned, as if he sensed something.
His eyes became serious as he stared at the sea, and his hands unconsciously clenched into fists, as if he was ready to deal with any possible danger at any time.
"This sea indeed hides some powerful force," Li Qiankun said in a deep voice, a hint of solemnity in his voice. His words sent a wave of fear through everyone present. They all knew that Li Qiankun's words were never without purpose.
Everyone was surprised when they heard this. They looked at Li Qiankun's solemn expression and felt uneasy.
They had no idea what this powerful force was, or what effect it would have on them.
At this moment, the queen walked out of the cabin with a scepter in her hand.
There was no expression on her face, but there was a determination glint in her eyes.
She walked to the side of the boat, her eyes fixed on the sea, as if looking for something.
Suddenly, the queen threw a stone into the sea. Immediately, a strong wave surged on the sea surface.
As if something was waking up, the sea began to roll and waves splashed everywhere.
Everyone exclaimed in surprise, and saw a strong light emerging from the sea.
Then, a powerful aura emanated from the seabed. This aura, imbued with majesty and power, sent a wave of fear through everyone present. They all stepped back, their gaze fixed on the surface, fearing to miss even the slightest movement.
Bubbles began to rise from the surface of the sea. Each bubble seemed to conceal a strange, ghostly figure. These figures varied in form, some hideous, others eerie. They writhed and struggled in the water, as if trying to break free from the shackles that bound them.
Zhang Chulan looked at the strange scene in front of him and couldn't help feeling a sense of fear in his heart.
He didn't know what he had encountered, nor did he know what these ghost images were.
He held on to the side of the boat tightly, fearing that he would fall into the sea if he was not careful.
Taoist Priest Li looked at the scene before him, a solemn look in his eyes. Based on historical records, he speculated, "These bodies are likely the 3000 boys and girls Xu Fu brought with him when he sailed to the sea. Could it be that Xu Fu really used them for a sea sacrifice?" His words shocked everyone present.
Everyone showed expressions of horror when they heard this.
They all knew the story of Xu Fu and his voyage to sea in search of the elixir of life. However, they had never imagined that Xu Fu would actually sacrifice 3000 young boys and girls to the sea. This is simply horrifying!
Zhang Chulan stood aside, bewildered by the strange scene and the horrified expressions on everyone's faces. He couldn't help but ask, "Are these corpses really those of virgins from thousands of years ago? How could they have remained so uncorrupted for so long?" His voice was filled with a hint of confusion and bewilderment.
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